Club News

PRESS RELEASE 7 JUNE 2021

The Australia Cup has been won by Mike Wilband but it was a tight affair and he only prevailed on countback from Mike Martin as both scored 41 points. The honours in division one went to Terry Corbett with 40 points just one ahead of Steven Morris with Steve Book in third spot a further point adrift.

Patrick Foster took third place in division two with 39 points behind the two Mikes. Division three could only be decided on countback as Andy Rood, Matthew Harvey and Andy Lock also came in with 35 points.

In the Senior’s section, the JJ Evans Plate was won by Gordon Beavis with 38 points with Alan Murray just a point back and with Mike Philips in third spot on countback with 37 points.

Lesley Hart took the Flo Eddols Plate with 33 points – 3 shots clear of Trish Ritchie with Margaret Ruxton a further point back.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend members play for the Tom Randle Trophy – fourball betterball competition. Members can play as many times as they wish and as always it was a very competitive affair with the top four pairings all scoring 44 points. The father and son combination of Steve and Tom Morris took top spot from Steve Watts and Glen Minchin. Andy Quigley and Lee McLeod took third place with Chris Sparkes and Steve Magee in fourth.

The Harker Salver, an eclectic competition played over six rounds as finally been decided – having been delayed by the Covid pandemic. The winner with an excellent nett 48 was the in-form Alan Murray but only on countback from Dave Miles. Within that event the players also play for the Rob Law Trophy for the best gross score which also went to Alan with a 64.

Steve Magee and Patrick Harrison will represent the Club at the Seniors County Stableford Competition in September at Broadway Golf Club. Steve won the qualifier with 40 points whilst Patrick took division one with 36 points ahead of Andy Pothecary. Division two went to Charlie Godwin on countback from Iain Wright.

PRESS RELEASE 3 JUNE 2021

R&A AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY GOES BACK TO SCOTLAND

The magnificent silver trophy has spent the winter months in safe keeping at Lansdown Golf Club, having been presented to Joe Long last September following his victory at the 2020 R & A Amateur Championship.  Joe’s name has been added to the list of past winners engraved on the trophy’s base - including some famous names, such as Bobby Jones, Jose Maria Olazabal and Sergio Garcia. 

The huge trophy came out of its box one last time before being packed away for the journey back to Scotland in time for the 2021 Championships to be held at Nairn and Nairn Dunbar later this month – and eventual presentation to the new Champion.

Sadly, Joe won’t be in Scotland to defend his title as he is flying back to the US to compete in the US Open at Torrey Pines in California on the same weekend.   

Joe paid a flying visit to his home club last week to play a few holes and members took the chance to quiz him about his experiences competing in the US Masters at Augusta National in April and with the GB & I team at the 2021 Walker Cup in the USA earlier this month.  Joe had more exciting news to share  – he has been invited by Jack Nicklaus to play in the Memorial Tournament this weekend at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio. 

Joe Long on the 1st Tee at Lansdown

STAY ALERT, KEEP SAFE AND ENJOY YOUR GOLF

Members Notice 11 May 2020, Covid -19 Policy and Social Distancing Policy

Dear Member

The UK Government has today provided clarification on outdoor recreation and rules on social distancing in England resulting in our Golf Course being open from Wednesday of this week.

Below you will see our Temporary COVID-19 Policy that will be strictly enforced.

We need more volunteers to help with starting duties and if you feel this is  something you could help with please contact the club via email to [email protected]

Please stay and play safe.

Temporary Covid-19 Policy

THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN COMPILED TO ENSURE A SAFE RETURN TO GOLF FOR ALL OUR MEMBERS.  PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AND IF THE GUIDELINES ARE FOLLOWED WE CAN ONCE AGAIN START GOLFING FROM WEDNESDAY 13th MAY AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IN A SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. WE VERY MUCH LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING ALL MEMBERS BACK TO LANSDOWN GOLF CLUB.

MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT PAID THEIR SUBSCRIPTION WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO BOOK A TEE TIME OR PLAY THE COURSE.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION (this will be reviewed daily, and members will be notified of any changes):

·         Please be aware of the Club’s safety policy, especially the recent updates regarding Covid-19. 

·         Each golfer may play 9 holes per day.  (1st & 10th tee starting) Once booking is available members are requested to book a maximum of 2 tee times per week.

·         Tee times available between 08.00 and 19.00 at 10 minutes intervals.

·         DO NOT turn up at the Club to play without a booked tee time.

·         Tee times will be available 7 days in advance for all members FROM 12th MAY 2020

·         A handful of start times will be reserved for members without access to a computer and therefore cannot book online.  These will be available on a first come first serve basis by phoning the professional shop.

·         DO NOT turn up to the Club if showing any symptoms of Covid 19

PLEASE NOTE:  YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BOOK AN ONLINE TEE TIME FROM 7pm ON MONDAY 11th MAY 2020.

SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES TO BE APPLIED AT ALL TIMES

Prior to arrival at the course

·         Go online and book an available tee time.  Available 7 days in advance for members.

·         Members who have not paid their subscription will not be eligible to book a tee time or play the course.

·         Members may only book a single tee time on each occasion.

Course Arrival

·         Arrive at Club no more than 30 minutes prior to reserved tee time.  

·         Members to wash their hands before leaving home and are requested to arrive dressed ready to play.

·         Shoes to be changed in car park.

·         Access to toilets and locker rooms will be available by entering through the Pro Shop and ensuring social distancing remains in place.  Locker room should only be accessed to collect equipment. (Members are requested to take equipment home after first visit). 

·         Entry to toilet and locker room facilities should be kept to a minimum and only accessed when absolutely necessary.

·         Club buggies will not generally be available for hire, however, any member dependent on a buggy, please ring the Club.

·         Putting green may be used 10 minutes prior to tee-time.  Please observe social distancing measures in place.  

·         Arrive at the 1st/10th tee 5 minutes prior to tee time, ensuring the previous group has moved on.

·         Report to starter if available.

COURSE RULES

·         SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES TO BE APPLIED AT ALL TIMES

·         Scorecards will not be available.

·         Please ensure your relevant membership fees or green fee have been paid.

·         Only come into contact with your own equipment.

·         Smooth footprints in bunkers with feet or club.

·         No touching of flagsticks

·         Cups turned upside down for safe removal of ball from the hole.

·         Leave the course directly after play.

·         Golfing etiquette to be applied (replacing divots, repairing pitchmarks, call quicker groups through ensuring social distancing is applied).

·         Ball washers out of use.

·         Course furniture will be removed or covered up.

·         Shoe cleaner not in use.

·         On course toilet not in use.